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intonation

in·to·na·tion [ ìntə náysh'n ] (plural in·to·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pitch of voice: the rising or falling pitch of the voice when somebody says a word or syllable, or the rising and falling pattern of speech generally

2. intoning: a saying or chanting of something in a solemn or serious way, or something said or chanted in this way

3. music accuracy of pitch: accuracy of pitch in performing music

4. music beginning of Gregorian chant: the opening phrase of a Gregorian chant, sung by a soloist or just a few members of the choir


in·to·na·tion·al adjective
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